Publications by authors named "Vihanga K Munasinghe"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Vihanga K Munasinghe"
- Recent research by Vihanga K Munasinghe focuses on developing innovative heteroditopic [2]rotaxane host systems that selectively bind lithium chloride and lithium halide ion-pairs through cooperative mechanisms involving metal cations and halide anions.
- The studies reveal a unique 'switch on' effect where the presence of lithium enhances the affinity for halide anions due to electrostatic interactions and preorganized allosteric structures in the rotaxanes.
- Findings indicate that the most effective rotaxane designs incorporate multiple halogen bond donors, significantly improving binding strength and selectivity for specific lithium halides, particularly highlighting the selectivity for LiBr over LiI.
